The following briefing discusses the discrepancies between the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) advice and Solar Energy UK’s projections for solar energy in 2030, emphasising the importance of accurate data and policy considerations for solar deployment.
Key points
- Solar Energy UK challenges NESO’s conservative solar energy figures for 2030, proposing a range of 50-60GW.
- Concerns raised about NESO’s failure to consider the impact of Government’s planning reforms and “rooftop revolution” on solar energy growth.
- Emphasis on the need for updated market assumptions, setting ambitious targets, and ensuring grid connection reforms support solar projects and rooftop solar expansion.
